Tenko and the Keepers of the Magical is a captivating children's book written by David Rees and illustrated by Helen Coverdale. The story follows the adventures of Tenko, a young boy who discovers a hidden magical realm. The main idea of the book is the power of imagination and the importance of believing in oneself. Tenko, an ordinary boy on the surface, is able to enter a fantastical world full of mystical creatures and enchanted landscapes through the use of his imagination. This ability allows him to overcome obstacles and solve problems that arise in his life. Throughout the book, Tenko encounters various keepers who possess magical objects that give them special powers.
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At the end of each episode, her live action counterpart Princess Tenko a real life magician who inspired this show s creation would either perform an amazing magic act while wearing flashy costumes, or teach a simple magic trick. At the end of each episode, her live action counterpart Princess Tenko a real life magician who inspired this show s creation would either perform an amazing magic act while wearing flashy costumes, or teach a simple magic trick.
Throughout the book, Tenko encounters various keepers who possess magical objects that give them special powers. These keepers include a talking book, a musical flute, a dancing feather, and a shining crystal. Each keeper offers guidance and support to Tenko as he navigates through the magical realm.
Tenko and the Guardians of the Magic
Tenko and the Guardians of the Magic was an ephemeral 1995 animated show by Saban. The story is about a young teenage girl who was discovered by an old magician while she was performing at a circus. He told her she could do more magic than just magic tricks if she got the proper training-- and she complied. She goes to the school to train with some other students, and soon becomes best in the class. Becoming the Tenko, she must guard all of the powerful crystals in the Tenko box from falling into the wrong hands. The story revolves around her protecting the crystals from all sorts of different evil forces.
At the end of each episode, her live action counterpart Princess Tenko (a real life magician who inspired this show's creation) would either perform an amazing magic act while wearing flashy costumes, or teach a simple magic trick. The show was canceled after only one season due to poor ratings.
Tropes used in Tenko and the Guardians of the Magic include:
- And Knowing Is Half the Battle: The real Princess Tenko would always give instructions for a simple magic trick at the end of the episode, along with a message of "The Magic is in You!"
- Big Ol' Eyebrows: Hikita has them.
- Black and Nerdy: Steel, a historian, but only a mild case of the nerdiness.
- By the Power of Greyskull: "Starfire!"
- Celebrity Toons: Princess Tenko is a real person, a famous Japanese illusionist, and was given her own animated series.
- Circus Brat: Tenko
- Cool Old Guy: Hikita
- Egomaniac Hunter: In one episode, a hunter wanted to kill Tenko's pet snow leopard.
- Elemental Powers: This is actually used neatly in that the crystals didn't give you the basic cliche powers most of the time. There were some elemental powers though.
- Blow You Away - Onyx Gem
- Playing with Fire - The Amber Gem
- They can do that because they're twins.
- She's not even suited up with the other Guardians when they meet at the end of the last episode.
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Tenko and the Guardians of the Magic is an American magical girl cartoon show produced by Saban that centered around the fictional adventures of Japanese real-life magician Princess Tenko, Mariko Itakura. After each episode, she would appear in a live-action segment to perform an illusion or do her "Teach-A-Trick," a segment that teaches the audience a simple magic trick they could perform at home. Unfortunately, the show failed to attract an audience and production was cancelled after a single season, which ran from 1995-1996.
However, the keepers also teach Tenko valuable life lessons such as the importance of friendship, honesty, and bravery. They emphasize that true power comes from within and that Tenko must believe in himself in order to harness the magic of the realm. The story is filled with imaginative descriptions and vivid illustrations, allowing readers to immerse themselves in the fantastical world alongside Tenko. The author incorporates themes of adventure, friendship, and self-discovery, making the book appealing to children and adults alike. Overall, Tenko and the Keepers of the Magical is an enchanting tale that encourages readers to embrace their imagination and believe in their own potential. The book serves as a reminder that the power to overcome challenges and achieve great things lies within each individual..
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1. Karen - 2 stars - I was really looking forward to reading "Tenko and the keepers of the magical" but I ended up being quite disappointed. The story felt very predictable and the characters were not well-developed. I found it hard to connect with any of them, which made it difficult to stay engaged in the plot. Additionally, the writing style was quite simplistic and lacked depth. Overall, I was expecting more from this book and it fell short of my expectations.
2. Tom - 1 star - I couldn't even finish "Tenko and the keepers of the magical". The plot was confusing and seemed to jump around without any clear direction. The world-building was also very weak and I found it hard to imagine the magical elements described in the book. The dialogue felt forced and unnatural, making it difficult to engage with the characters. I would not recommend this book to others, as it did not live up to the hype for me.
3. Samantha - 2 stars - I found "Tenko and the keepers of the magical" to be quite underwhelming. The pacing was off, with slow and dragging sections followed by rushed and unresolved plot points. I also felt that the author tried to include too many unrelated elements in the story, which made it feel cluttered and disorganized. The main character, Tenko, lacked depth and I struggled to root for her throughout the book. Overall, it was a mediocre read that left me feeling disappointed.
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